Bela Nikitina
Sociologist–Environmental Specialist, PhD
Areas of specialization: Sustainable development, waste management, environmental–economic planning, public and municipal administration, environmental management, education in the circular economy.
Previous professional experience in the project field: Over 20 years of experience in sustainable development and waste management in Russia. Author of monographs and publications on the circular economy and environmental management. Led public expert groups assessing the environmental safety of infrastructure projects. Taught environmental management and natural resource economics to students and professionals.
Experience working with regional authorities, institutions, or organizations: For 15 years, a member of the public expert council under the Ministry of Finance of the Samara Region. Participated in developing regional waste management programs and budgeting for environmental protection; collaborated with authorities and industrial enterprises on environmental reviews and the implementation of sustainable solutions.
Anna Ziv
Areas of specialization: Environmental education, sustainable consumption, organizing and running environmental events, development of urban communities, cross-sector collaboration, and volunteer project management.
Professional experience: Founder and coordinator of the GreenMove initiative promoting an eco-friendly lifestyle. Organizer and host of workshops, separate waste collection drives, and educational events. Actively uses social media to promote environmental topics.
Experience working with organizations: Collaborated with municipal institutions and educational organizations. Worked with non-profits (NGOs) and communities on programs for environmental education and public engagement.
Alexandra Tseitlina
Areas of specialization: Bioecology, environmental education, sustainable development, inclusive conservation project design, civic monitoring, environmental analytics and data visualization.
Professional experience: Over 15 years in nature conservation. Project coordinator for WWF, Kolarctic CBC; developer of initiatives on biodiversity, algae, and sustainable tourism. Expert in reporting and NGO communications.
Experience working with organizations: Collaborated with Rosprirodnadzor (Federal Service for Supervision of Natural Resources), the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Murmansk Region, nature reserves, museums, and NGOs.
Ekaterina Biryukova
Areas of specialization: Environmental education, sustainable consumption, cultural initiatives, restoration, environmental communications and media.
Professional experience: Co-founder of the project “Separate Collection — Ramenskoye,” author of the “Museum of Trash” project, laureate of a Moscow Region award. The project has been suspended due to the war.
Experience working with organizations: Collaborated with municipal administrations, schools, libraries, and NGOs. Develops environmental education and media on social networks.
Tatyana Frumina
Social activist, volunteer
Experience in Russia: Worked to improve accessibility of transport and infrastructure, liaised with municipal authorities, organized a local community of 1,000+ participants.
Experience in Israel: Completed a social activism course in Haifa, participated in environmental round tables, organized a Swap Market, and promotes a culture of sustainability.